SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 240
         WHEREAS, Lauren A. Almendarez of the Boys & Girls Clubs of
  San Antonio-Mays Family Clubhouse has been named as a Boys &
  Girls Clubs 2021 Regional Youth of the Year, and this
  accomplishment truly merits special recognition; and
         WHEREAS, Established in 1947, the Youth of the Year
  competition is the premier recognition program of the Boys &
  Girls Clubs of America; this comprehensive leadership
  development initiative helps club members to build their skills
  in such vital areas as communication, goal-setting, and
  teamwork; and
         WHEREAS, With her selection as a state regional honoree,
  Ms. Almendarez has become a candidate in the Texas Youth of the
  Year competition taking place in March 2021; the top finisher in
  that event will join other state winners in vying for the
  National Youth of the Year title; and
         WHEREAS, Lauren Almendarez's selection as a Regional Youth
  of the Year is a fitting tribute to her considerable success in
  academics and her proven leadership in her club and community,
  and she may indeed reflect with pride on this prestigious honor;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, hereby congratulate Lauren A. Almendarez on being
  named a Boys & Girls Clubs 2021 Regional Youth of the Year and
  extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and a
  bright future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Almendarez as an expression of high regard from
  the Texas Senate.
 
  Gutierrez
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 12, 2021.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate